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How Does the Salivary Gland Help to Digest Food?

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Kathryn Meininger

The process of digestion begins in your mouth. The salivary glands start to function as soon as you take the first bite of food. There are three large salivary glands and numerous smaller ones located in your mouth and throat. The larger salivary glands occur in pairs and are located on either side of your mouth.